Pre-defined Learning Outcomes

• Clarifying course expectations at the beginning and throughout the semester
• Providing course level compentencies within the syllabus, as well as module-specific objectives at the beginning of each module

Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory

• Demonstrating the relevence of topics
• Allowing students to share their own experiences in the subject area

Increased social presence

• Providing timely global feedback by posting announcements and sending class-wide emails
• Providing individualized communication as well via emails, phone calls, instant messages, and detailed feedback on graded assignments

Encouragement of student motivation and engagement

• Providing a variety of types of assignment and assessments to address diverse learning styles
• Using multimedia to capture and keep student interest, rather then relying on an entirely text-based environment

Ensuring interpersonal communication and collaboration between students in order to create a learning community

• Rubric-based assessment of discussion board assignments
• Required participation in blogs and group projects